Wallabies and Springboks in 27-27 draw

The Wallabies have been held to their second straight draw with South Africa after a see-sawing 27-27 stalemate in Bloemfontein.

In an intense battle at the Free State Stadium, Springboks five-eighth Elton Jantjies pushed a last-gasp penalty attempt wide after a controversial decision from referee Ben O'Keeffe to ping Marika Koroibete for hands in the ruck.

O'Keeffe appeared to miss a clear forward pass from Andries Coetzee in the lead-up to the play.

It ensured another frustrating Rugby Championship result for the two sides for the second time in less than a month, after they fought out a 23-23 draw in Perth.

"Playing away from home it feels a little bit better, but not a lot," Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said.

"Fans are getting up late in Australia to watch us play and they probably would have enjoyed the match, and the courage we showed.

"But we want to win footy matches. We're working hard and I know it will come."

Both sides scored three tries and two penalties and there was plenty of enterprising play, with the lead changing hands four times in a cracking second half.